Compare Leica Cine Play 1 Plus vs TCL C1
In this technical comparison between the Leica Cine Play 1 Plus and the TCL C1, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
The display is a highlight, featuring a resolution of 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 px) via XPR technology for the Cine Play 1 Plus versus Full HD (1920 × 1080 px) for the C1.
Choosing between these two Projectors models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $3,750 USD and $249 / £249.
| Specifications |
Leica Cine Play 1 Plus |
TCL C1 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2024 | October 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions & weight | 242 x 261 x 229 mm (9.5 x 10.3 x 9.0 in); approx. 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) | 138.4 x 145.2 x 230.7 mm; 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs) |
| Mount (Ceiling / Desk) | Desktop (on integrated swing base), Floor Stand (optional), or Ceiling mount (supported via image flip) | Integrated 285° Rotatable Gimbal (supports Floor, Desk, and Ceiling projection without a tripod); 1/4" screw mount included. |
| Noise level | < 29 dB(A) at 1m distance | < 30 dB |
| Projection System | ||
| Technology | DLP (0.47" XPR chip) | 1x 3" LCD TFT Panel (Fully Sealed Optical Engine) |
| Light Source | ||
| Type | Direct Triple RGB-Laser (TriChroma) | LED |
| Lifespan | > 25,000 hours | Up to 30,000 hours |
| Image | ||
| Native resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 px) via XPR technology | Full HD (1920 × 1080 px) |
| Brightness | Up to 3,000 ANSI Lumens (Ultra Mode) | 230 ISO Lumens |
| Contrast ratio | Native: 1,500:1; Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | 1,500:1 (Native) / 2,000:1 (Dynamic) |
| Throw ratio / Distance | 0.9 – 1.5:1 / 1.3 m to 10 m | 1.25:1 to 1.27:1 / 1.15 m to 3.3 m |
| Screen size | 65" to 300" | 40" to 120" (Best at 80"–100") |
| Lens & Adjustment | ||
| Focus | Automatic & Motorized | Automatic Focus |
| Zoom | 1.6x Optical (Leica Summicron zoom lens) | Digital Zoom (No Optical Zoom) |
| Keystone | Automatic 4-point/9-point geometric correction | Automatic (Vertical & Horizontal) --- Advanced Features: Auto Screen-Fit, Auto Obstacle Avoidance, and Eye Protection mode. |
| Lens shift | Not available (uses digital alignment and manual tilt base) | - |
| Video | ||
| Max input resolution & FPS | 4K @ 60Hz (Game mode: 1080p @ 120Hz with < 12ms latency) | 4K UHD @ 60fps (Decodes and downscales to 1080p) |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker | 2 x 10 Watt (2.0 Channel) | 1 x 8 Watt (with Dolby Audio support) |
| Audio out | 1x Optical (S/PDIF), 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack, HDMI eARC | 3.5mm Headphone Jack; Bluetooth (supports Two-Way Bluetooth to use the projector as a wireless speaker) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI / USB | 2x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 2x USB 3.0 | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 5 (Dual-band 2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Screen casting | Apple AirPlay, Screen Mirroring (DLNA/Miracast) | Google Cast (Chromecast built-in), AirPlay/DLNA via third-party apps |
| Smart | ||
| OS | VIDAA U7.6 | Google TV |
| App support | Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, etc. (with Voice Control) | Official Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ (Access to 10,000+ apps via Google Play Store) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 180W (Standard); < 0.5W (Standby) | 65W (Standard) --- Battery: 60 Wh (Internal battery provides ~2 hours of runtime in portable mode) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Projector, Bluetooth/IR Remote (Aluminum), 2x AAA batteries, Power Supply & Cable, Accessory Bag, Manual | TCL C1 Projector, Remote Control, 2x AAA Batteries, AC Power Adapter/Cable, Quick Start Guide |
| Price | Approx. $3,750 USD | $249 / £249 |
| Full Details | Cine Play 1 Plus - Full Specifications | C1 - Full Specifications |